90 Educational Outreach jobs in Canada

Company Description

29Roots empowers youth through a range of programs designed to inspire purpose, foster resilience, and cultivate leadership skills. Their offerings include specialized mentorship and coaching services that emphasize social and emotional well-being, preparing participants for impactful careers and community involvement. With structured learning modules, 29Roots provides essential life skills, engaging resources, and real-world applications to support young individuals. Their approach strikes a balance between personal development and practical skills, helping youth build strong foundations for success in both personal and professional spheres. For more information on our unique offerings, visit

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Community Outreach Coordinator. The Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for engaging with the community, managing volunteer activities, and fostering cooperative relationships. Additional tasks include organizing community events, promoting the organization's programs, and enhancing public awareness about 29Roots' mission and services.

Qualifications

• Strong Interpersonal Skills and Communication
• Ability to foster Cooperation and Community Outreach
• Experience in Volunteer Management
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in youth services or nonprofit sectors is an asset
• Bachelor's degree in social work, communications, or a related field

Job Description

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call .

Position Title : Mi'kmaw Community Outreach Coordinator

Location : Halifax, NS

Term : Full-time, Permanent

Reports To : Provincial Manager, Healthcare Operations

Date : August 7, 2025

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

The Mi’kmaw Community Outreach Coordinator plays a key role in building and maintaining culturally grounded relationships and partnerships between Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) and Mi’kmaw communities and organizations throughout Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

This position supports culturally safe engagement and service delivery by acting as a liaison to ensure that VLRC’s rehabilitation services and Eye Health Screening Initiative (EHSI) program are accessible, responsive to the needs of Mi’kmaw individuals and communities, and guided by Mi’kmaw culture and values.

II. Essential Functions

The position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

•Establish and maintain strong, relationships and partnerships with Mi’kmaw communities, organizations.

•Attend community events, health fairs, and gatherings in Mi’kmaw communities to raise awareness about VLRC services and programs.

•Coordinate and facilitate presentations, information sessions, and workshops within Mi’kmaw communities.

•Collect and share community feedback to support continuous improvements of services.

•Maintain records of outreach activities, community visits, and engagement outcomes.

•Communicate effectively with internal teams to share insights, updates and discuss priorities.

•Assisting with the coordination and delivery of EHSI screening clinics in community settings. Responsibilities include:

• Scheduling clinics in collaboration with partners
• Support onsite logistics and screening
• Follow up with clients who receive positive screening results and coordinate referrals to ensure continuity of care between health systems

Problem Solving/Time Frame of Impact

•Compliant with VLRC standards, policies, and procedures

•Able to effectively respond to and resolve issues in a timely manner

•Able to provide effective solutions to problems utilizing diplomacy, analysis and creativity.

Decision Autonomy

•Creative, resourceful, collaborative and solution orientated.

•Exercises judgment and tact when dealing with individuals and knows when to elevate issues to the next level.

•Regular consultation with the Provincial Manager, Healthcare Operations on operational issues that are complex or may require additional approvals.

Leadership

•Demonstrates commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility

•Facilitates and enhances team efforts by sharing specialized knowledge, experience, and skills

Requirements

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

· Lived experience and strong knowledge of Mi’kmaw culture

· Fluency in the Mi’kmaw language considered an asset

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills focused on relationship-building and stakeholder engagement

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively

· Strong time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills

· Resourceful and results oriented with excellent attention to detail

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams

· Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development as part of the role.

Experience and Education

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in health care considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Travel will be required.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Valid drivers licence required
  
  

Benefits

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VLRC is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive workplace and we are committed to a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset.

VLRC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

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We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you possess similar experience to what we’ve listed above, we encourage you to apply. We believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key!

We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date for Applications: Until filled

Job Description

Salary: $130,000 to $185,000 CAD per annum

About Us

Built on 25 years of Intellectual Property acquisition and monetization experience, WiLAN is focused on investing in and licensing innovative technology. Were a team of highly knowledgeable, skilled professionals, with extensive industry experience, each of whose work and decisions have a direct impact on the companys success.

Opportunity

WiLAN is excited about investing in IP and this role will play a vital part in supporting the technical review of prospects and determining which opportunities have the most potential to provide value to the business.

Were looking for a highly skilled and technical professional, eager to jump in and be an integral part of the WiLAN success story.

What we offer

• An opportunity to explore a breadth of interesting and exciting opportunities.
• A chance to take the lead and showcase your skills.
• A flexible and autonomous working environment.
• A chance to travel and expand your network, while doing work that excites you.
• The opportunity to gain knowledge and insights from highly skilled colleagues who are experts in their fields.
• Rewarding compensation and a robust group benefits plan.
• A chance to be an integral part of the WiLAN success story.

JOB TITLE Director, Program Development

REPORTS TO Vice President, Program Development

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Business Development, Licensing Teams, Legal dept., Market Research

External: Owners, Client companies, Outside Counsel, Consultants

POSITION SUMMARY

Lead the assessment and due diligence of portfolios for acquisition, including development of claim charts, validity analysis, business case development, and work on other IP-related issues facing the company.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or another engineering discipline).
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated professional experience in a corporate environmentwith a focus on patent diligence, assertive patent licensing and/or patent litigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience within a patent team or demonstrated aptitude for or interest in doing so.
• Understanding of world-wide patent law, with a particular focus on US and European law, impact of existing licensing agreements, patent pool membership, and license ontransfer agreements.
• General understanding of business case development and patent valuation techniques.
• Sound technical competence including general knowledge of telecommunicationstechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, software, AI and consumer electronics.
• Self-motivated, initiative, resourceful, and effective organizational abilities.
• Able to advocate positions in an adversarial context.
• Computer skills including Microsoft 365, and effective web-based research.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and maintain a high-quality work product.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and conduct analysis, working with outside counsel and technology experts to create potential infringement claim charts on prospective licensee products.
• Lead and conduct prior art searches working with outside counsel and technologyexperts.
• Lead and conduct due diligence investigations, evaluating claim strength in view ofpotential prior art, and understanding of claim construction.
• Meet with IP suppliers and conduct due diligence interviews to determine the value of potentially acquired IP.
• Study and analyze scientific/technical/patent documents, to assess innovation.
• Advise on chances of success of asserting intellectual property rights.
• Willingness and ability to travel worldwide (up to 20%) is required.

WiLAN is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity.

Accommodation is available upon request for all applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources at if you require accommodation. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

Job Description

This job description outlines the Community Engagement Specialist’s objective, primary responsibilities, and/or requirements and qualifications.

Objective: The Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategies that increase brand awareness, build community partnerships, and generate client leads. This role combines business development, community outreach, and marketing execution to achieve measurable growth in both client acquisition and retention.

Reports to: Management Team

• Analyze market conditions and trends, including, but not limited to, competitors and influence centers; the overall goal is to explore areas of business opportunity.
• Identify all local influence centers (hospitals, senior living communities including independent, assisted, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, hospice, home health, physician practices, and other related healthcare providers) to determine referral sources and build lasting and meaningful relationships.
• Develop and manage new referral sources through face-to-face meetings, networking, and digital strategies.
• Coordinate and manage digital marketing functions with the direction and collaboration of leadership/owner.
• Personally visit and arrange meetings with people responsible for or in a position to refer clients.
• Contact and engage with at least 8 to 10 referral sources daily to develop relationships and gain referrals.
• Utilize monthly marketing calendar and plan to coordinate activities.
• Organize daily network and relationship-building tasks.
• Arrange presentations of Senior Helpers services at meetings in healthcare and senior-related organizations.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and community networking events representing Senior Helpers services. Network with others in the industry to develop additional referral sources.
• Assist in coordinating and managing various marketing and advertising methods, including social media, digital marketing, direct mail, and print ads, with assistance from the Franchisor’s Marketing team.
• Maintain and manage a (CRM) Customer Relationship Management system.
• Develop and maintain weekly activity reports and track KPIs and marketing data.
• Meet or exceed sales objectives.
• Always represent the company with professionalism.

This job description may be modified at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field or three years of related work experience in marketing, sales, and/or business development in home care, home health, or healthcare in lieu of degree
• Minimum of one year’s experience in the healthcare industry developing and managing a sales strategy preferred.
• Must have exceptional organizational, rapport-building skills and excellent follow-up, be an active listener and attentive to detail, as well as prioritize tasks in a changing environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to maintain consistent relationships with prospects and referral sources.
• Self-starter who is solutions driven, motivated, and results-oriented to maximize growth potential.
• Ability to develop partnerships by gaining the commitment and buy-in of others.
• Understanding and adhering to SMART goals and other performance goals set by the supervisor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and Outlook required.
• Ability to learn software programs quickly.
• Ability to work independently and as a positive member of the team.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record and reliable transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a Road Warrior and adaptable to traveling within the assigned territory.

Exceptional opportunity to work with a highly committed and talented fundraising team to make a significant difference for people living with Cancer!

Wellspring is a Canada-wide charity consisting of a network of community-based centres and online programs provided to anyone, with any type of cancer, at any stage in their journey. Wellspring charges no fees and receives no core government funding. Programs and operations are made possible only through the generosity of donors and funds raised through donations, sponsorships, and special events.

Wellspring is seeking a fundraiser to lead its annual and leadership giving portfolios. This role is based at Wellspring Westerkirk House, 105 Wellness Way, in Toronto, with an opportunity to work remotely up to two days most weeks. 

Responsibilities

- Lead Wellspring’s Annual Giving Campaign, including the following:

• Develop the overall strategy for the program
• Work with Communications Department to design and produce direct mail and direct digital mail solicitations
• Meet or exceed annual giving targets
• Provide regular reporting on the direct mail program
• Steward annual donors
• Manage and grow the monthly donor program
• Work with Communications Department to identify new digital giving strategies

 - Lead Wellspring’s Leadership Giving Program, including the following:

• Help to set and meet leadership giving ($1,000-10,000 gift level) targets and strategy
• Qualify, cultivate, and solicit donors
• Build and maintain the donor pipeline, including database tracking
• Write letters of intent and proposals; prepare packages, presentations, etc.
• Liaise with potential donors to identify alignments and targeted approaches for support
• Research prospective supporters, and participate in prospect identification meetings
• Use moves management techniques to support Wellspring’s comprehensive fundraising program including the major and planned giving streams
• Steward leadership donors
• Support cultivation and stewardship events

Requirements

• 2+ years of fundraising experience
• A strong understanding of direct/digital mail strategies
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills
• Effectiveness in building, nurturing and leveraging strong relationships with donors, volunteers, staff, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Commitment to the core values, cause and communities served by Wellspring
• A University/College Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

The salary range for this position is: $0,000- 75,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

If you have the above qualifications and would like to support Wellspring’s mission of helping individuals and families living with cancer, please apply to Eva Thurlow with cover letter and résumé at  No phone calls please.

Wellspring promotes diversity and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations. Wellspring provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Exceptional opportunity to work with a highly committed and talented fundraising team to make a significant difference for people living with Cancer!

Wellspring is a Canada-wide charity consisting of a network of community-based centres and online programs provided to anyone, with any type of cancer, at any stage in their journey. Wellspring charges no fees and receives no core government funding. Programs and operations are made possible only through the generosity of donors and funds raised through donations, sponsorships, and special events.

Wellspring is seeking a fundraiser to lead its annual and leadership giving portfolios. This role is based at Wellspring Westerkirk House, 105 Wellness Way, in Toronto, with an opportunity to work remotely up to two days most weeks. 

Responsibilities

- Lead Wellspring’s Annual Giving Campaign, including the following:

• Develop the overall strategy for the program
• Work with Communications Department to design and produce direct mail and direct digital mail solicitations
• Meet or exceed annual giving targets
• Provide regular reporting on the direct mail program
• Steward annual donors
• Manage and grow the monthly donor program
• Work with Communications Department to identify new digital giving strategies

 - Lead Wellspring’s Leadership Giving Program, including the following:

• Help to set and meet leadership giving ($1,000-10,000 gift level) targets and strategy
• Qualify, cultivate, and solicit donors
• Build and maintain the donor pipeline, including database tracking
• Write letters of intent and proposals; prepare packages, presentations, etc.
• Liaise with potential donors to identify alignments and targeted approaches for support
• Research prospective supporters, and participate in prospect identification meetings
• Use moves management techniques to support Wellspring’s comprehensive fundraising program including the major and planned giving streams
• Steward leadership donors
• Support cultivation and stewardship events

Requirements

• 2+ years of fundraising experience
• A strong understanding of direct/digital mail strategies
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills
• Effectiveness in building, nurturing and leveraging strong relationships with donors, volunteers, staff, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Commitment to the core values, cause and communities served by Wellspring
• A University/College Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

The salary range for this position is: $0,000- 75,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

If you have the above qualifications and would like to support Wellspring’s mission of helping individuals and families living with cancer, please apply to Eva Thurlow with cover letter and résumé at  No phone calls please.

Wellspring promotes diversity and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations. Wellspring provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.